What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Newport in January?

In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Newport averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 84 mm.

Big Sur vs Newport in January

Big Sur is the better pick in January — 57 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air, while Newport is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Big Sur vs Newport — January climate, side by side

	Big Sur	Newport
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	39/100 (F)
Feels-like high	15°C	-1°C
Avg high / low	17° / 7°	4° / -3°
Rainfall	148 mm	84 mm
Rainy days	10	7
Humidity	79%	69%
Air quality (AQI)	35	34

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Big Sur vs Newport in January — FAQ

Is January better in Big Sur or Newport?: Big Sur is the better pick in January — 57 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air, while Newport is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Newport in January?: In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Newport averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 84 mm.